Summer has begun and strawberry season is here! After 2 weeks of picking the rains have begun and strawberries have begun to suffer. Spotted ones and many more unpickable berries are appearing. Without the use of fungicides - which conventional farmers are now using to fight the wet weather - our organic berries do not last as long. Strawberries are one of the foods listed containing the most pesticides - so enjoy those organic berries while they last!

It’s peak fruit season—save the summer’s bounty by learning to can! CSAer AJ Simone will show you all the basics you need to know for preserving the harvest. This particular class will make strawberry lemon preserves, which will be raffled to a lucky participant at the end. Hot Water Bath Canning 101 Wednesday, June 29 7:00-10:00 pm. $5 suggested donation Space is limited! Seats must be reserved—send an email to hellgateevents@gmail.com. Instructions and recipes will be handed out; be ready to take notes.

Welcome Back Hellgate CSA Members!

This week is Veggie Share only. Here is what you are picking up tomorrow:

Strawberries (one quart)
Oregano
Scallions
Lettuce
Sunchokes (aka Jerusalem artichokes)

Please remember to bring bags with you and if you have extras, bring those to donate for your fellow members. If you have a Meat and Dairy order for tomorrow, please pick that up as well. Happy Eating!

Welcome to a new year with Hellgate CSA! Our wonderful organic vegetables start coming to us straight from the farm THIS TUESDAY, JUNE 7.

Like every week, pickup will take place 5:30-7:30 pm at Fresh Start Organic Market, 29-13 23rd Avenue, just west of 31st Street. Walk through the store to the patio at the rear. Please remember to bring your own bags!

For our first pickup, we'll have a festive atmosphere with some light refreshments, music, and an opportunity to meet your core group and fellow CSA folks.